Miss Florida 2019 Program Book

JUNE 26-29, 2019 YOUKEY THEATRE AT THE RP FUNDING CENTER LAKELAND, FLORIDA PRESENTED BY. VISIT CENTRAL FLORIDA

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W HEREAS, the MISS FLORIDA COMPETITION will celebrate its 84th installment at home in Lakeland, Florida at The RP Funding Center’s Youkey Theater June 24th-June 29th, 2019 bringing $2 million in economic impact to Lakeland and Polk County; and

W HEREAS, the MISS FLORIDA COMPETITION serves as a preliminary competition to the MISS AMERICA COMPETITION, the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women and one of the nation’s largest achievement programs; and W HEREAS, this summer’s newly crowned MISS FLORIDA 2019 will represent the State of Florida at the 2020 MISS AMERICA COMPETITION; and W HEREAS, MISS FLORIDA 2018 Taylor Tyson won the title in June 2018 when she competed with 40 other young ladies for the opportunity to represent the Sunshine State; and

W HEREAS, MISS FLORIDA Taylor Tyson competed in the 2019 MISS AMERICA COMPETITION and was named third runner up and a Preliminary Talent winner receiving additional scholarship support; and

W HEREAS, MISS FLORIDA will travel the state from the Panhandle to the Keys serving as a goodwill ambassador promoting the Miss Florida Scholarship Competition, and will serve as an advocate for the national partner of the MISS AMERICA Organization national platform partner, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals; and

W HEREAS, MISS FLORIDA will become an ambassador for Advance Recovery Systems, Real Talk program for the prevention of teen substance abuse and also the promotion and protection of America’s Everglades to school children throughout state; and W HEREAS, the MISS FLORIDA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN program features ladies between the ages of 13 and 17 competing for the honor of representing the State of Florida at the 2020 MISS AMERICA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT in Orlando, Florida, accompanying MISS FLORIDA during her reign and serving as a goodwill ambassador throughout the state.

NOW , THEREFORE, I, Bill Mutz, Mayor of the City of Lakeland, do hereby proclaim June 24-June 29, 2019 as

MISS FLORIDA WEEK

in the City of Lakeland and encourage our citizens to recognize the MISS FLORIDA organization for the platform of awareness they provide surrounding social issues, the conservational support they generate for our state, and the grand tradition of competition and achievement they provide to young women across our state and nation.

IN W ITNESS W HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Lakeland to be affixed this 17th day of June 2019.

Bill Mutz, Mayor Lakeland, Florida

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Scholarships In Kind

Scholarship. Success. Style. Service.

The Miss Florida Competition proudly announces In-Kind Scholarships awarded to Miss Florida and Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen candidates.

Scholarships are generously provided by the following colleges and universities and are subject to academic, admission and enrollment criteria established by each institution.

Stetson University 421 North Woodland Blvd, Deland, Florida 32723 - 386-822-71002 • 2 full tuition scholarships to the state winners of Miss Florida & Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen - valued at $190,000 to be used over the course of four years.

Florida Southern College 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801 - 863-680-4111 • 2 full tuition scholarships to the state winners of Miss Florida & Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen - valued at $150,000 to be used over the course of four years. Florida Southern College is based in Lakeland, home of the Miss Florida Competition.

All awarded in-kind educational scholarships are for candidates that meet each University/College entrance requirements. Requests for these In-Kind Scholarships must be made through the Miss Florida Competition Office.

In special appreciation to the Miss America Organization: Miss America Community Service Award - $1,000 Miss America Scholastic Achievement Award - $1,000 CMNH Miracle Maker Award – Trophy from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

OUR GUARANTEES Florida Southern College goes beyond the conventional college experience, guaranteeing each student an internship, a travel-study experience, and graduation in four years. These signature opportunities, combined with our world-class faculty and stunning historic campus, create a college experience unlike any other.

flsouthern.edu/guarantees

STETSON U NIVERSIT Y C O N G R AT U L AT E S

Miss Florida CANDIDATES

Founded in 1883, Stetson University dares students to go beyond success and lead lives of significance. Stetson offers nearly five dozen undergraduate and 18 graduate degree programs across four colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Law, School of Business Administration and School of Music. Stetson was the first private university in Florida, and today it’s one of the fastest growing universities nationwide and ranked #5 Best in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

Dare to be significant.™ Discover Stetson University and ask us about scholarship opportunities for qualified applicants.

stetson.edu/admissions 800-688-0101

Executive Director A Letter from the

To prepare great women for the world and to prepare the world for great women.

The mission of the Miss America 2.0

As we prepared for this year’s competition, the 84th Miss Florida Competition, we were faced with many challenges. Those challenges were overcome with much perseverance. The determination of the Board of Directors and a group of believers rallied to make sure this year’s competition would be held without any hesitations.

First, and foremost, thank you to the Miss America Organization for allowing us the opportunity to continue the tradition of the Miss Florida Competition. To the Board of Directors, your support, faith in me and vision to move forward has been a stronghold that has definitely pulled us through.

To Allison Kreiger Walsh, Miss Florida 2006, what can I say? You are an incredible and absolutely amazing young lady!

You embodied the ideals of this program during your year of service and have continued to do so each year by giving back exponentially. This year, you came forward to make sure the dreams of our candidates would not only be dreams, but could become reality. You’ve accomplished this in such a dynamic way. Saying thank you seems so small for the amount of time, energy and effort you’ve put forth for this organization and the candidates but I say it from the bottom of my heart.

David Lang, your support, vision, enthusiasm, words of encouragement and the driving desire to make this the best Miss Florida Competition ever has been so very inspiring and up lifting to me – thank you.

Carry O’Neal, the quiet partner, thank you for being the voice reason which was needed from time to time.

Taylor Tyson, you are an awesome young lady! Your dedication to the title of Miss Florida has made us all so very proud.

Your performance in each area of competition at Miss America was out of this world! We are so very proud of your 3rd runner up placement and are anxious to watch you as you move on to the next chapter of your life, becoming a fierce attorney. You’ve got what it takes, now go make it happen!!

Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen 2018, Jessie Sales – You are the epitome of an outstanding teen and incredible young lady. The world could definitely use more young ladies like you. You embraced the title of Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen, took every opportunity presented to you and have made us very proud. Being named the best dancer and a semi-finalist at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition are moments that we’ll be proud of for many years to come.

Frank & Staci Tyson and Michelle Sales, the parents – Thank you for allowing your daughters to spend a year as our ambassadors and for providing them with the support to honor the titles with integrity and assume the responsibilities with great pride. Your dedication to raising such remarkable young ladies is an example that many parents should follow.

Local Executive Directors – You are the grass roots of our organization. You came forward without hesitation to offer your support to me and the entire Miss Florida Family. Thank you for continuing to afford opportunities to the candidates to be a part of this dynamic organization. You’ve encouraged them to be the best they can be and stood by them to make sure their experiences were once in a lifetime. Please know you are appreciated and are a vital part of our organization.

To the candidates of the class of 2019, thank you for believing in the Miss America Organization and for the excitement and support you have given to the introduction of Miss America 2.0. The enthusiasm you have shown with your social media posts and community involvement are very refreshing and exciting to each of us.

As we move forward during competition week and the year ahead, we do so with great pride and confidence that we’ve exceeded our goals. There’s no stopping us now!!

With great respect and sincerity,

J. Keith Williams, Executive Director

Miss Florida Scholarship Organization

Board of Directors

Keith Williams

Executive Director & Chairman of the Board

Michelle Topping

Mary Otazo

Secretary & Field Director

Director

Norma Storms

Sandy Mazzarantani

Kris Keprios

Director, Field Director

Director

Dana Dalton Judge Director

Director

Mathew S. Przybycin Legal Counsel

The Forever's Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Our mission is provide exceptional scholastic opportunities to the young ladies participating in the program. To make a tax deductible donation www.theforeversfoundation.org

Allison Kreiger Walsh

Jamie Bolding Becker

Laura McKeeman Rutledge

Michael Nutter

Kelly Roberts

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Left to Right: Robert J. Clark, Jr., President, Tampa Steel Erecting Co. Lauren Nielsen, Miss Tampa 2019 Jeff Ames, Vice President of Operations, Tampa Steel Erecting Co.

Andres Mendoza, Condotte President, who couldn’t get to Tampa for the photo. So here he is with his Elk.

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Good Luck Miss Tampa Lauren Nielsen

Miss Tampa 1946 Patty Tallant Hare, the first Miss Tampa, with Miss Tampa 2019 Lauren Nielsen.

Crown Patrons Bob Odom Carboline Paint Columbia Restaurant Group Cone & Graham Debbie Lundberg Dr. Joshua A. Halpern, MD Dr. Madelyn Butler Elizabeth (Betsey) L. Hapner Evan & Suzanne Brownstein Extreme Networks Fintech HNTB Corporation Irene Guy Joe Thresher Kisinger Campo & Associates Northern Trust Bank Outback Bowl PCS Pilot Bank Ramsey Group - Ashley Ramsey Ronald A. Christaldi Sue & Warren Hughes Gerald H. Stanley Sr. & Mark A. Stanley

Lauren Nielsen was crowned Miss Tampa on Saturday March 2nd, 2019 at The Falk Theatre of University of Tampa. Here pictured with Judges and MCS. Left to right are: Westley Joyner, Theresa LePore, Lisa Valdez Saba, Randall Woods, Taylor Tyson - Miss Florida, Bob Clark, Bob Rohrlack - MC, Brenda Edwards, Jamie Harden and, Andrea Gonzmart Williams.

Miss Tampa Board – 2019 Left to right: Suzanne Diaz, Monica Lee Miranda, Mary-Ann Karlsson, Debbie Lundberg, Becky Cannella, Candace Cusseaux, Betsey Hapner, Patty Clark, Bob Clark, Lauren Nielsen - Miss Tampa, Nancy Hutson, Donna Cunningham, Patty Soltis, Denise Barnett-Hall, Irene Guy, Julie Cunningham, Tiffany Green.

Miss Tampa Scholarship Pageant Since 1946

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Miss Florida's

Titleholders

Madison Zavitz

Apopka

Social Impact Initiative: Shine A Light Center Stage Talent: Vocal - The Girl in 14G

Arielle Comellas

Central Florida

Social Impact Initiative: Wendy's Warriors: Advocates for Breast Cancer Talent: Baton Twirling - Cup of Life

Ashley Klement

Broward County

Social Impact Initiative: Empowering Women Through Self Defense Talent: Martial Arts - Taekwondo

Megan Price

City Beautiful

Social Impact Initiative: Organ Donation: Be A Life Saver Talent: Dance - The Greatest Showman

Miss Florida's

Titleholders

Sydney Groom

DeSoto Heritage

Social Impact Initiative: Organ Donation Awareness Talent: Interpretive Sign Language - Something in the Water

Michaela McLean

Florida Citrus

Social Impact Initiative: Brave & Beautiful Talent: Dance - You Say

Bethany Worley

Duval County

Social Impact Initiative: It's okay to NOT be Okay Talent: Baton Twirling - Hunger Games Medley

Amanda Shoopman

Florida Everglades

Social Impact Initiative: #GetBackToNature Talent: Vocal - For Good

Miss Florida's

Titleholders

Alexandria Martin

Florida Gator

Social Impact Initiative: Let's Put an End to Modern Day Slavery Talent: American Sign Language - The Champion

Sophia Rappaport

Gainesville

Social Impact Initiative: America's Toothfairy Talent: Dance - Legally Blonde

Martine Domond

Fort Lauderdale

Social Impact Initiative: The Birds & The Bees Talent: Scientific Demonstration

Lindsey Franxman

Jacksonville

Social Impact Initiative: All The World's A Stage Talent: Vocal - The Impossible Dream

Miss Florida's

Titleholders

Amber Boykin

Lakeland

Social Impact Initiative: Passion for Paws Talent: Baton Twirling - River Deep Mountain High

Gracie Dyer

Manatee

Social Impact Initiative: A True Friend Leaves a Paw Print on Your Heart Talent: Vocal - 100 Easy Ways to Lose a Man

Payton Barrington

Largo

Social Impact Initiative: Serve Others and Do Good Talent: Vocal - Ain't Misbehavin

Rachel Barcellona

Manatee River

Social Impact Initiative: Ability Beyond Disability Talent: Vocal - Climb Every Mountain

Miss Florida's

Titleholders

Heather Lee O'Keefe

Miami

Social Impact Initiative: The Butterfly Effect Talent: Dance - Lights

Lindsay Bettis

Orlando

Social Impact Initiative: Best Buddies International Talent: Dance - That's Life

Janiah McCray

Miami Beach

Social Impact Initiative: Women Empowerment Talent: Vocal - Love on the Brain

Kylie Blakley

Osceola

Social Impact Initiative: Stop Soldier Suicide Talent: Piano - Haydn Sonata no. 59 Adagio e Cantable

Miss Florida's

Titleholders

Jessica Fernandez

Palm Beach County

Social Impact Initiative: The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Talent: Vocal - Somewhere

Amanda Kronhaus

Pinellas County

Social Impact Initiative: Health for EveryBODY Talent: Vocal - Everybody Says Don't

Isabel Skormin

Pasco County

Social Impact Initiative: Cause an Effect Talent: Vocal - Someone to Watch Over Me

Morgan Boykin

Polk County

Social Impact Initiative: Agriculture Awareness Talent: Baton Twirling - Rise Up

Miss Florida's

Titleholders

Aaliyah Manning

River City

Social Impact Initiative: ASD and Me Talent: Piano - Maybe It's Love

Danielle Ball

South Florida

Social Impact Initiative: A New Attitude, Gratitude Talent: Irish Dance - Warriors

Taylor Gonzalez

St. Petersburg

Social Impact Initiative: Mental Health Education & Suicide Prevention Talent: Vocal - Watch What Happens

Mariluz Cook

South Florida Fair

Social Impact Initiative: Depression Awareness: Lend a Helping Hand Talent: Piano - MalagueĂąa

Miss Florida's

Titleholders

Kelty Zavitz

Swan City

Social Impact Initiative: Sing All About It Talent: Vocal - Orange Colored Sky

Lauren Nielsen

Tampa

Social Impact Initiative: Uniquely You Talent: Vocal - Nessun Dorma

Alana Scheuerer

Tallahassee

Social Impact Initiative: TAP: Turn Up Artistic Participation Talent: Dance - Rolling in the Deep

Keyera Lyn

University of Central Florida

Social Impact Initiative: Growing, Empowering and Motivating Talent: Spoken Word - Sister to Sister

Miss Florida's

Titleholders

Leah Roddenberry

University of Florida

Social Impact Initiative: Be a LeadHER: Igniting the Spark Within Talent: Dance - Don't Stop Me Now

Juliana Fray

Winter Haven

Social Impact Initiative: Your Vote, Your Voice Talent: Dance - I'm The Greatest Star

Avalon Jade Theisen

University of South Florida

Social Impact Initiative: Conserve It Forward: Small Acts, Big Change Talent: Artistic Yoga - The Greatest Show

Panhellenic We honor and appreciate Don Steere for your many years of dedicated service.

Madison Zavitz Apopka Bowling Green State University ΚΔ

Michaela McLean Florida Citrus University of Alabama ΑΓΔ

Alexandria Martin Florida Gator University of Florida ΑΧΩ

Sophia Rappaport Gainesville University of Florida ΦΜ

Lindsey Franxman Jacksonville Indiana University ΑΣΑ

Payton Barrington Largo University of South Florida ΔΓ

Lauren Nielsen Tampa University of Tampa ΚΑΘ

Keyera Lyn University of Central Florida University of Central Florida ΔΣΘ

Leah Roddenberry University of Florida University of Florida ΑΔΠ

Avalon Theisen University of South Florida University of South Florida ΣΚ

Juliana Fray Winter Haven University of Tampa ΔΖ

Miss Florida Contestants

Group A Contestant Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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Contestant

Talent

Miss St. Petersburg Miss Florida Gator Miss Palm Beach County Miss Largo Miss Orlando Miss Manatee

Taylor Gonzalez

Vocal - Watch What Happens

Alexandria Martin Jessica Fernandez

American Sign Language Vocal - Somewhere

Payton Barrington Lindsay Bettis Gracie Dyer

Vocal - Ain't Misbehavin Dance - That's Life Vocal - 100 Ways to Lose a Man

Miss Central Florida Miss Lakeland Miss Broward County Miss South Florida Miss Pinellas County Miss Florida Citrus Miss Ft. Lauderdale Miss Swan City Miss Manatee River Miss DeSoto Heritage Miss Jacksonville Miss University of South Florida

Arielle Comellas

Baton Twirl - Cup of Life

Amber Boykin Ashley Klement

Baton Twirl - River Deep Mountain High Martial Arts; Taekwondo

Danielle Ball Amanda Kronhaus

Irish Dance - Warriors Vocal - Everybody Says Don't

Michaela McLean Martine Domond Kelty Zavitz Rachel Barcellona

Dance - You Say Monologue - Scientific Demonstration Vocal - Orange Colored Sky Vocal - Climb Every Mountain

Sydney Groom

Interpretive Sign Language

Lindsey Franxman Vocal - The Impossible Dream Avalon Jade Theisen Artistic Yoga

Tuesday - Interview Wednesday - On-Stage Interview & Talent Thursday - Evening Wear & Social Impact Statement

Miss Florida Contestants

Group B Contestant Number 19 20 21 22

Title

Contestant

Talent

Miss Winter Haven Miss Pasco County Miss Apopka Miss Osceola

Juliana Fray Isabel Skormin Madison Zavitz Kylie Blakley

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Miss University of Central Florida Miss Florida Everglades

Keyera Lyn

Dance - I'm The Greatest Star Vocal - Someone to Watch Over Me Vocal - The Girl in 14G Piano - Haydn Sonata no. 59 Adagio e Cantable Spoken Word - Sister to Sister

Amanda Shoopman

Vocal - For Good

Miss South Florida Fair Miss Polk County Miss River City Miss University of Florida Miss Duval County Miss Miami Beach Miss Tampa Miss Tallahassee Miss Gainesville Miss City Beautiful Miss Miami

Mariluz Cook

Piano - Malaguena

Morgan Boykin Aaliyah Manning Leah Roddenberry

Baton Twirl - Rise Up Piano - Maybe It's Love Dance - Don't Stop Me Now

Bethany Worley Janiah McCray Lauren Nielsen Alana Scheuerer Sophia Rappaport Megan Price Heather Lee O'Keefe

Baton Twirl - Hunger Games Medley Vocal - Love on the Brain Vocal - Nessun Dorma Dance - Rolling in the Deep Dance - Legally Blonde Dance - The Greatest Showman Dance - Lights

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

Wednesday - Interview Wednesday - Evening Wear & Social Impact Statement Thursday - On-Stage Interview & Talent

Miss Florida

Judges Marian Arnold Marian Arnold is the Assistant Director for the University of Georgia scholarship pageant. She has been actively involved in all aspects of the pageant for the past 20 years. She has judged many Local and State pageants including Miss Charlotte/Miss Mecklenburg County Scholarship Pageant, Miss Columbia and Miss Capital City and Little Miss & Teen Miss SC State Pageant Also audited the Miss DC pageant. Marian is an accredited Miss America Preliminary judge. Marian is very active in her Church, she is the Wedding coordinator, and has been teaching Sunday school for the past twenty five years, In her community she serves on many civic organizations, and is the American Cancer Association’s Relay for Life organizer for her community.

Marian resides in the Athens area with her husband Bob. They have two grown sons Rob and Jon, and have 3 grandchildren. Her hobbies include traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.

Lizzie Horton Peress Former Miss North Carolina, Lizzie Horton Peress, is a television broadcast meteorologist in Miami, Florida. She has appeared nationally on CBS This Morning, CBS Evening News, SPEED TV, and Fox Sports. “Liz” has reported and forecasted the weather for networks throughout the southeast including WPLG News and CBS4 in Miami, ABC-11 (WTVD) in Raleigh/Durham, FOX (WOFL) in Orlando, and WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina. Amongst many accolades, Liz has earned the highly regarded NWA Seal of Approval. She is a member of both the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.

Lizzie graduated most recently from Mississippi State University with Bachelor of Geosciences degree with a concentration in Broadcast Meteorology.

Prior to MSU, she attended Johns Hopkins University, where she received a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and a Bachelors of Music Education from the esteemed Peabody Conservatory. She also studied at the Carolina School of Broadcasting in Charlotte, North Carolina, which was paid for in full by scholarship money earned through the Miss America program.

She held the title of Miss Carolina Coast in 2005 and went on to win the title of Miss North Carolina on her first try in June of 2006, competing for Miss America in 2007. Her favorite aspect of competition is talent, as she is an accomplished classical singer, winning regional awards for her performances in both opera and musical theater. Liz has had the opportunity to perform the national anthem for the Carolina Panthers and the U.S. Davis Cup, and most recently performed alongside Andrea Bocelli on his U.S. tour stop in Miami.

While Miss North Carolina, Lizzie picked the platform of Autism Awareness, traveling throughout the state to raise awareness and funding for those living on the spectrum. Today, she continues to volunteer her time in the community. Lizzie is a member of the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale and the Master Chorale of South Florida, as well as singing in the Cathedral Choir at the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale.

Her greatest accomplishment, however continues to be serving as wife to husband Jonathan, and mom her two children Lola and Charlie, and their Boston Terriers, Rocky and Ziggie.

Andrea Apple Dr. Andrea Apple is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton where she graduated in the top five of her class. She completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, where she served as chief resident. Currently, Andrea is board certified in emergency medicine and works at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, the area’s only trauma center. She is also the medical director of the Florida School of EMS. Andrea is dedicated to education and frequently lectures at multiple academic settings including local colleges, conferences, grand rounds, medical school emergency medicine clubs, EMS education days, and Bayfront Health’s family medicine residency program.

Andrea initially entered local Miss Florida Organization Programs, winning several awards including talent and interview. With three local titles, Miss Orange Blossom, Miss Kumquat Festival and Miss Dade City’s Kumquat Festival, she competed in the Miss Florida State Organization during 2006-2009, and was the recipient of interview, talent, and academic awards. In her last year at Miss Florida, she placed in the top 15, winning preliminary talent, non-finalist interview, and state and national academic awards.

In her spare time, Andrea enjoys dancing with the American Racket clogging team representing the USA at international folk festivals, most recently in Brazil and South Korea.

Andrea is very excited about her involvement this year with the Miss Florida Organization. She believes this organization provides many opportunities for young women.

Dr. Andrea Apple currently resides in St. Petersburg.

Miss Florida

Judges Alan Cherkasky Alan Cherkasky is a board certified practicing Family Physician, he received his degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL and obtained his MD degree from Chicago Medical School. He completed his internship and residency training at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas, Houston, TX. He is the longest "on air TV Doctor" in the United States since March 1981.

An Ironman Triathlete 9 time finisher, Boston Marathon 15 time finisher, A cruise ship doctor, the assistant Team Doctor for the Houston Astros, Recipient of the American Medical Association's Jules Bergman Award for Excellence in Physician Broadcasting, and the State Medical Society of Wisconsin's Physician Citizen of the Year award.

Luis Perez Mr Perez is honored to be Judging the Miss Florida Pageant this year. He was raised in Sanford, Florida and currently resides in New Smyrna Beach. His Theatrical credits include being a Principal with the Joffrey Ballet, Performing in 13 Broadway Shows, Choreographing 2 Broadway shows, being in TV and Film as well as Directing and Choreographing several shows in the Regional arena. As an Educator Mr. Perez was the Head of Musical Theatre at Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and the Founder, Associate Dean and Chair of Musical Theatre at Manhattan School of Music.

With our appreciation...

Thank you Charles Brinton and Benjamin Fairchild for donating their time and talents to serve as the official auditors for the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant, Inc.

Charles H. Brinton, Jr. Auditor

Benjamin M. Fairchild Auditor

Thank you to our Judges' Committee for their service in this year's competition.

Michelle Topping

Michael Nutter

Angela Murphy

Miss Florida & Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen

Judges

Teen Scholastic Achievement Jackie Allison Eric McManus Wanda Pleasant Teens in Action | Quality of Life - Miss Kristina Janolo Maloney Kristin Ludecke Beall Sara Weisbrusch

Miss Florida

Executive Directors We thank our esteemed Local Executive Directors and Field Directors for their tireless dedication to the young women of our State. It is through their efforts that the contestants can take their first step to the Miss America crown. They are devoted to finding young women that represent the goals inherent in attaining the Miss America crown - Style, Scholarship, Success and Service.

Apopka – Rosali Morris Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast - Brenda Edwards City Beautiful, Orlando, Central Florida – David Wheeler DeSoto Heritage Festival – AnnaLuisa Huffman Florida Citrus, Winter Haven– Brenda Burnette Gainesville, Florida Gator – Merissa Amkraut Maimo Heart of Florida – Laura Beard Renstrom, Mentor Jacksonville, River City, Duval County– April Lane Lakeland, Polk County, Swan City – Christine Boring Largo, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County– Lynn Clark Manatee, Manatee River– Wendy Mungillo Miami, Miami Beach – Krista Richman, Damaris Aguiar, Brianna Ortiz Osceola County – Kara Howard Pasco County - Aleda Budd South Florida, Florida Everglades – Myrna Cotto South Florida Fair, Palm Beach County – Theresa LePore Tallahassee - Denise Barrett Tampa – Robert Clark, Jr. University of Central Florida – Gwendolyn Daily University of Florida – Chloe Judge University of South Florida - Hannah Rendon Field Directors: Michelle Topping, Norma Storms, Adell Roscoe

Miss Florida

Scholarship Miss Florida 2019 Cash Scholarship - $15,000 MFSP/Forevers Foundation

Miss Florida Academic Cash Scholarship - $1,000.00 MFSP

First Runner up Cash Scholarship - $6,000 MFSP

Scholastic Achievement Award Cash Scholarship - $1,000

Second Runner up Cash Scholarship – $5,000 MFSP Third Runner up Cash Scholarship – $4,000 The Miss Florida Century Club/Forevers Foundation Fourth Runner up Cash Scholarship - $2,000 Brian Walsh of Walsh Banks Law Finalists – Top 11 (6) Cash Scholarship - $500 Forevers Foundation Semi Finalists – (5) Cash Scholarship - $250 MFSP

Rising Star Award – Presented to highest scoring nonfinalist in each group (A, B) 2 awards x $1,500.00 each for total awards of $3,000.00 The Orlando Scholarship Organization/ Gracia B. Livingston Foundation Newcomer of the Year Award Cash Scholarship - $500 Forevers Foundation Quality of Character Award Cash Scholarship - $250 David Gilbert in Memory of Caroline Lockhart Gilbert Quality of Life Award Winner - $1,500 First runner-up - $1,000 Second runner-up - $500 Sponsored by La Voyce Porter & Laura McKeeman Rutledge

Preliminary Talent Award x 2 Cash Scholarship - $300 Regalia Magnificent Apparel

Marketing Award - $500 Robert Castro in Memory of Barbara Castro

Preliminary Evening Wear Award x 2 Cash Scholarship - $300 Michael Nutter

Personal Brand Challenge Cash Scholarship - $500.00 Allison & Brian Walsh

Preliminary Interview Award x 2 Cash Scholarship - $300 John & Amber Duke and Tom & Michelle Topping

Top Vocalist Award Cash Scholarship - $150 Sara Zeng

Non-Finalist Interview Winner Cash Scholarship - $1,500 Laura McKeeman Rutledge

Top Musician Award Cash Scholarship - $150 Sara Zeng

Community Service Award Cash Scholarship - $1,000 John & Krista Ledden

Miss America Community Service - $1,000.00 Miss America Academic - $1,000.00

Thank you to our Sponsors and Patrons for the generous contributions to our Scholarship Awards and for investing in the future of our young women and believing in their potential and educational success! Education is the crown jewel in the Miss America Organization and our goal is to enhance our educational efforts by expanding our scholarship fund. We welcome you to partner with us in this effort. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund for the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant, Inc. or to the Forevers Foundation, Inc. Allison Kreiger Walsh - scholarships@missflorida.org

Miss Florida

Prizes & Gifts Custom Designed Trophy Award – Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant, Inc. Official State Crown & Crown Box - Ann Marie Griffin, in Memory of her Mother, Mary K. Cypher Official State Sash – Regalia Magnificent Apparel, in Memory of Eleanor Lang Black Satin State Sash – MFSP, Inc. Presentation Bouquet – MFSP, Inc. Round Trip Airfare to Miss America Pageant – MFSP, Inc. Miss Florida’s Official Appearance Wardrobe Sponsor, including alterations on wardrobe sponsored by Ann Marie – Ann Marie’s Value of Package – $15,000.00 Miss Florida’s Official Competition Wardrobe Sponsor - Regalia Magnificent Apparel Competition Evening Gown – Value $5,000.00 Cocktail Dresses – (2) – Jovani/Sherri Hill – Value $1,500.00 Holiday Parade Gown - Value $600.00 Stetson University - 4 year in kind scholarship valued at $190,000 Florida Southern College - 4 year in kind scholarship valued at $150,000 Complimentary Hair Services Chris Martin, Copperhead Salon during year as Miss Florida 2 Complimentary Fashion Photo Session – (1) Location & (1) Headshots with Make-up – Liz K. Sanchez Photography Complimentary Makeup Services – Tiffany J Image Consultant & Stylist All 35 Miss Florida 2019 Titleholders receive: Opening Number Jovani dresses co-sponsored by Regalia Magnificent Apparel T-Shirts – Compliments of the Miss Florida Organization Custom tote bag compliments of Advance Recovery Systems Opening number earrings compliments of Regalia Magnificent Apparel

Thank you to the following individuals and businesses for hosting our candidates during the 2019 Miss Florida Competition: La Voyce Porter & Ann Marie Griffin – Luncheon & special gifts Curt Patterson and the Lakelander Magazine - Luncheon Darla & Jeff Lang, David Lang & Carry O’Neal - Competition Week Welcome Dinner

Miss Florida

Patrons Queen

Stetson University Florida Southern College Ann Marie Griffin Regalia Visit Central Florida Brian & Allison Walsh

Crown

Royal

Bella Visage

The Forevers Foundation

The Avenue Apartments

Tampa Steel

Cox Chevrolet

Copperhead Salon

Advanced Recovery Systems

Everglades Foundation

LaVoyce and Lanier Porter

The Lakelander/ Curt Patterson

Diamond

Natee Lashes at The Lash Lounge & Brow Bar

Gold

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Miss Florida

Executive Producer

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Wayne Gentry – Producer – is the owner of ShowCase Video Productions. He began his career with the Miss Louisiana Pageant in 1976 as the Technical Director. He became the Executive Producer of the live Statewide Telecast of the Miss Louisiana Pageant in 1999. Since 2002 he has produced the Miss Florida Outstanding Teen Pageant and the Miss Florida America Pageant. The Miss Florida Pageant resumed their live television broadcast in 2009 which he was the Executive Producer. He has produced pageants for the International Cinderella Pageant, Louisiana Jr. Miss Program, and the Mrs. Louisiana America Pageant.

His other experience includes television production for High School and College Football televised games, ESPN, Fox College Sports, MMA Fights, Ballet Mississippi, Showbiz National Talent Competitions, Crusades and Special Events. Wayne also produces the Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana Telethons across the State, Local and Statewide sports telecasts including The LA Sports Playback, The Louisiana Delta Ballet Company, The Twin City Ballet Company and other video productions.

Wayne resides in West Monroe, Louisiana with his wife Marie. His son Richard is the Lighting Designer and Director of the RG Lighting Company a Division of ShowCase. He is also the Graphics Artist and produces for Showcase Video. Richard lives in Monroe, Louisiana with his wife Kelley. Wayne’s daughter Kristal lives in Monroe with her husband Brad, daughter Teresa and son Bradley, Jr. and is employed by Centurylink in Monroe. His Step-daughter Cara is a teacher and is married to Josh Morrison, Head Baseball Coach of OPHS and resides in Monroe with their children Easton and Caylor. His Step-son Josh Blake is a Navy veteran and lives in Reno, Nevada.

Wayne is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Miss Florida

Choreographers Shalisa Sloan James Award-winning arranger and live and studio performer, Shalisa's voice can be heard on over 500 jingles around the globe. She co-created Toxic Audio (now Vox Audio), which won the Drama Desk for its NYC Off-Broadway show and was nominated for a Grammy.

Shalisa voiced Tessa on the Emmy award-winning PBS show, The “Reppies”. Winner of the CARA a cappella award for “Best Female Vocalist”, Shalisa and her husband Jeremy own Entertainment Central Productions, the nation's leading producers of vocal shows and original song content for corporate events and theme parks.

Her shows and recordings are featured daily at Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood, Walt Disney World, Dollywood, and Motion Gate Dubai.

Shalisa is the vocal director for all singing shows at Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.

Amber Nadelkov Amber is a dancer and choreographer in Central Florida. After spending many years expanding on her experience in cities such as New York City and Nashville, she currently holds a full time AEA dancer position at Walt Disney World in Orlando. In addition to her contract as a full-time performer, she teaches dance, choreographs, stages, and manages events. She loves to travel the states as a judge for regional and national dance competitions.

Nicole Rogowski Nicole graduated with a BA degree in Mercyhurst University’s Dance Program. She’s worked many jobs in the musical theater and ballet category, and has also worked as a dance model, teacher, and choreographer. Some of her favorite jobs include being a part of the opening casts of these shows: Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, Rivers of Light, and Beauty and the Beast on Disney Cruise Line’s ship the Dream. She’s been featured in the holiday Christmas filming at Walt Disney World, and many other special events. She lives with her husband and fur babies in West Palm Beach, FL. Nicole looks forward to working with these gorgeous individuals at the pageant this year as the choreographer’s assistant!

Miss Florida

Hosts David Lang David Lang, a native Floridian, from Lakeland, earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Georgia Southern University, in Business and Marketing.

He has been employed by Delta Air Lines for 35 years as a Fight Attendant Purser and In-Flight Service Facilitator. David is a member of Delta's prestigious Chairman's Club, celebrating the Top 100 Employees, out of 87,0000, at Delta Air Lines! He was also selected to be one of only ten Delta Flight Crew to staff the White House Press Charter Flights, accompanying Presidents Obama and Trump, on their international travels, including Africa, Asia, Australia and the Middle East! David also appears on the Delta Air Lines Safety Video, shown on over 1,700 daily Delta flights, worldwide and two International Delta Commercials! David, has emceed for the last 20 years for various Pageants, Trade Shows and Delta Special Events, but is most proud to be a part of the Miss Florida family ! He and his partner Carry, are the owners of Regalia Magnificent Apparel of Orlando, a long time Miss Florida and Miss America Sponsor, and have been wardrobing local, state and national winners for over 25 years, including our reigning Miss Florida 2017, Sara Zeng; Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen 2017, Reece Weaver and Miss America 2018, Cara Mund!

In his spare time, David volunteers at the Mid-Florida Sheltie Rescue, the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, The Zebra Coalition, and an advocate for the Central Florida Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Laura McKeeman Rutledge Laura McKeeman Rutledge is a reporter and host for ESPN and SEC Network.

Laura Rutledge joined ESPN’s coverage of the Southeastern Conference in 2014 as a reporter on SEC Network. She covers a wide range of college sports including football, basketball, softball and baseball. She has recently become a Sportscenter host and is the host of SEC Nation.

Prior to joining ESPN, Rutledge was a sports anchor forCNN’s New Day and Early Start. She also worked on HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade, as well asFox Sports. Rutledge attended University of Florida, where she also won the 2011 Red Barber Award for Excellence in Broadcasting at UF. Rutledge is an Ambassador for the Miracle League, an organization that builds baseball fields for children with disabilities. She currently resides in her hometown of Atlanta, Ga. with her husband Josh Rutledge, MLB infielder for the San Francisco Giants and former Alabama baseball player. Previously “Laura McKeeman”, she won the title of Miss Florida in 2012.

Miss Florida

Milestones

Rachael Todd

Megan Welch

Miss Florida 2009 – Celebrating her 10th Anniversary

Miss Florida 1994 – Celebrating her 25th Anniversary

Lynn Edea Topping Miss Florida 1969 – Celebrating her 50th Anniversary

Miss Florida

Titleholders Elizabeth Hull 1935

Norma Crim 1936

Mary Joyce Walsh 1938

Rose Marie Magrill 1939

Mitzi Strother 1941

Eileen Irma Knapp 1942

Muriel Elizabeth Smith 1943

Virginia Warlen 1944

Virginia Freeland 1945

Jacquelyn Jennings 1946

Eula Ann McGehee 1947

Rosemary Carpenter 1948

Shirley Ann Rhodes 1949

Janet Ruth Crockett 1950

Mary Elizabeth Godwin 1951

Marcia Crane 1952

Marjorie Simmons 1953

Ann Gloria Daniel 1954

Sandra Wirth 1955

Sally Fisher 1956

Dorothy Maria Steiner 1957

Dianne Tauscher 1958

Nancy Rae Purvis 1959

Kathy Magda 1960

Sherry Grimes 1961

Miss Florida

Titleholders Gloria Brody 1962

Flora Jo Chandonnet 1963

Priscilla Scharr 1964

Carol Lynn Blum 1965

Diane Colston 1966

Christine Torgeson 1966

Dawn Lauree Cashwell 1967

Linda Fitts 1968

Lynne Edea Topping 1969

Lisa Donovan 1970

Barbara Jo Ivey 1971

Suzanne Charles 1972

Ellen Meade 1973

Delta Burke 1974

Ann Schmalzried 1975

Nancy Stafford 1976

Cathy La Belle 1977

Carolyn Cline 1978

Wendy Sue Cheatham 1978

Marti Sue Phillips 1979

Caroline Dungan 1980

Dean Herman 1981

Deanna Pitman 1982

Kim Boyce 1983

Lisa Valdez 1984

Miss Florida

Titleholders Monica Farrell 1985

Molly Pesce 1986

Jennifer Anne Saunder 1987

Melissa Aggeles 1988

Sandra Joanne Frick 1989

Dana Rinehart Dalton Judge 1990

Mary Ann Olson 1991

Leanza Cornett 1992

Melinda Miller 1992

Nicole Padgett 1993

Megan Welch 1994

Kristin Ludecke 1995

Jamie Bolding 1996

Christy Neuman 1997

Lissette Gonzalez 1998

Kelli Meierhenry 1999

Candace Rodatz 2000

Kelly Gaudet 2001

Katherine Carson 2002

Ericka Dunlap 2003

Shauna Pender 2003

Jenna Edwards 2004

Candace Cragg 2005

Mari Wilensky 2005

Allison Kreiger 2006

Miss Florida

Titleholders Kylie Williams 2007

Sierra Minott 2008

Rachael Todd 2009

Jaclyn Raulerson 2010

Kristina Janolo 2011

Laura McKeeman 2012

Myrrhanda Jones 2013

Victoria Cowen 2014

MaryKatherine Fechtel 2015

Courtney Sexton 2016

Sara Zeng 2017

Taylor Tyson 2018

Production Credits Producer –Wayne Gentry Choreographers – Shalisa Sloan James, Amber Nadelkov, Nicole Rogowski Hosts: David Lang, Laura Rutledge Production Team: Richard Gentry, Lesley Drake, Trenton Dick, Zach Hill, Nick Greer Videography: Showcase Video Productions Photographer – Genie Bunton Photographer Assistants: Janey Bunton, Allen Bunton Website: Donald Gray Princess/Prince Chairman: Lynn Jones Webcast Production: Susan Ables, Producer - JC Productions

Miss Florida

Princess & Prince Hostesses

Dalton Judge

Charlize Rue

Macy Roberts

Brittany Weber

Courtney Weber

Not Pictured: Andrea Rue &DeAnna Roberts,

Information on Sunshine Princess & Prince Program The Sunshine Princess program is intended to introduce young ladies, ages 5 through 12 years of age, to the Miss Florida and Miss America program before they reach competition age and to help them understand that Miss America is not just a dream but something they can begin preparing for at a young age. It allows them to work closely with the Miss Florida candidates who will serve as their role models and mentors through community service. Who knows? These young ladies may grow up to be Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen and Miss Florida!

The Sunshine Prince Program is designed for boys, ages 5 through 9 years of age. Each Miss candidate will help to teach the importance of courtesy, discipline and community involvement. The inclusion of young boys in our program helps to instill the values of character education and to promote scholastic achievement and community service.

Not only do our participants steal the show each time they take the stage, but they enrich the lives of our titleholders in so many ways, especially during competition week! We are thrilled with our new pageant home of Lakeland and have some exciting things planned for the week!

For information on the Sunshine Princess & Prince Program please visit the Miss Florida website at www.missflorida.org.

Miss Florida

Sunshine Princess & Prince

Cadence Alce Apopka

Lola McClure Broward County

Julia Bonfanti Central Florida

Kinsley Brown City Beautiful

Julia Lowkewicz Desoto Heritage

Isabella Perry Duval County

Kye Wehby Florida Citrus

Ashlee Combee Florida Gator

Vivianna Bermudez Fort Lauderdale

Mackenzie McElroy Gainesville

Danielle Greico Jacksonville

Stevie Harrell Lakeland

Aria Thomas Largo

Olivia Brown Largo

Nica Belle Patitucci Manatee County

Eisis Snider Manatee River

Miss Florida

Sunshine Princess & Prince

Mariana Togado Manatee River

Isabella Enriquez Miami

Ryleigh Crill Miami

Sheridan Adams Orlando

Isabella Greene Osceola

Maverick Zornes Osceola

Cecilia Divine Palm Beach County

Reagan Harger Palm Beach County

Bailie Williams Pasco County

Sydney Salas Pinellas County

Genesis Green Polk County

Liam Nau River City

Marissa Eckhardt South Florida

Samantha Caddell South Florida

Madison Schwartz South Florida Fair

Arabella Kostecki Swan City

Miss Florida

Sunshine Princess & Prince

Goldyn Robinson Tallahassee

Reggie Johnson Tallahassee

Cadance Cunningham Tampa

Lauren LoStorto Tampa

Lilly Wheeler Tampa

Madison Bogue Tampa

Jada Gulino Univ of Central Florida

Kullen McKenna Univ of Florida

Isla Dunham Univ of South Florida

Olivia Jewell Univ of South Florida

Miss Florida

Acknowledgements The Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant Inc. acknowledges and thanks the following individuals & businesses for their significant and charitable contributions to The Miss Florida Organization during 2018-2019.

Regalia Magnificent Apparel – Carry O’Neal & David Lang Ann Marie’s – Ann Marie Griffin Visit Central Florida The Avenue Apartments, Andy Wike Cox Chevrolet & Jennifer Cox Lipsey The Everglades Foundation Todd Dantzler Advanced Recovery Systems Elizabeth (Lizzy) Sanchez Photography Tiffany J Image Consultant & Stylist Deb Knoske Photography Bella Visage Forevers Foundation Inc. Chris Martin, Copperhead Salon Darla & Jeff Lang Curt Patterson & The Lakelander Magazine Dr. Chad Wright Natee Lashes The Florida delegation to the Miss America Pageant The Miss Florida Pageant Board of Directors Dawn Lay, Esthetician Patricia Uiterwyk & Venue Salon I Love Kickboxing Palm Beach Red Aspen Lashes Your Lucky Boutique Boca Tanning Club Florida Girl Tanning Company Amanda Perna of House of Perna Designs Tanya and Gordon Homleid IHOP Indiantown Duffy’s Jupiter Hyatt Place Lakeland Chasity Strickland of Younique Photography Rafael Tongol Al Snow & Kris Keprios of Visit Central Florida Tony Camarillo of RP Funding Center Jamie Bolding Becker Julie Ferraro Mayor Bill Mutz of the city of Lakeland Mayor Melissa McKinlay of Palm Beach County Theresa LePore Adell Roscoe Sunshine Princesses Amelia Donaho, Gabbie Kalinowski, Ava Weber, and Kiera Lamarre

Miss Florida

Hall of Fame

Agnes Baker

Robert Clark, Jr.

Kitty Potapow

Michael Potapow

Robert Loy

James Richard Walker

Ann Marie Griffin

David Lang

Carry O’Neal

Keith Williams

Shannon Rees

David Gilbert

Dr. Mark Sibley

Dana Dalton Judge

LaVoyce Porter

Kim Kreiger

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Miss Florida

President's Award “The President’s Award is presented to local executive directors who have displayed outstanding commitment and belief in their local pageants, and have demonstrated enthusiastic support and passion for the Miss Florida program. This award is presented at the sole discretion of the President.”

We have honored the following individuals since initiating the award in the year 2004.

Katie Dudley, Honoree 2004 Maria Scott Dunnigan, Honoree 2004 Cammie Sanders, Honoree 2005 Kevin Sanders, Honoree 2005 Dan Hrabko, Honoree 2005 Lynn Clark, Honoree 2006 Connie Jones, Honoree 2006 Kim Fiorini, Honoree 2007 Stacy Haley, Honoree 2007 Veronica Livesay, Honoree 2009 Melanie Bullock, Honoree 2009 Michelle Topping, Honoree 2011 Aleda Budd, Honoree 2011 Robert J. Clark, Jr., Honoree 2012 Theresa LePore, Honoree 2015 Brenda Edwards, Honoree 2017

Miss Florida

Volunteer of the Year “A Volunteer is a person who believes that people can make a difference.

And is willing to prove it.�

Our Volunteers make a difference in the lives of the young women competing in the Miss Florida Program. We thank them for their crowning achievements.

Veronica Livesay

Robert Danielson

Raymond McLeod, Esquire

Joy Causey

Shannon Rees

Mary Ann Mathews Johnson

Angel Shumaker

David Gilbert

Keith Williams

Norma Storms

Martha DeWitt

Pamela Adams

Barbara Geirsbrook

Patti Bolding

Ruth Sidbury

Lynne Dalton

Barbara Doyle

Daniel Slapo

Norma Storms

Don Steere

William Doniel

Allan Brown

Merissa Amkraut

We're Looking for Volunteers Would you like to serve as a Volunteer or Director with the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant? We can never have too many hands or hearts to volunteer with our organization. If you are interested in serving in any capacity with our all-volunteer program, please write to info@missflorida.org. Visit our website, www.missflorida.org, to learn more about the Miss Florida Pageant, a preliminary to the Miss America Pageant.

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Farewell I owe the honor and privilege of becoming Miss Florida to my Lord and Savior. There are no words to express the humbling feeling of my dreams being realized as my name was announced as Miss Florida 2018.

There are countless people who have made my year unforgettable and filled with love. However, I would not be in this place if it wasn't for my parents' sacrifice throughout my life. They are the two pillars of strength on which my life stands.

I am blessed to have family who always supports my dreams all culminating in the huge "Tyson section" at Boardwalk Hall the night of Miss America. Thank you for showing me what love and loyalty is.

The generosity of those who have given to me with both hands cannot be understated. Incredible sponsors Ann Marie Griffin of Ann Marie's Boutique, Chris Martin at Copperhead Salon, David and Carry of Regalia Magnificent Apparel - thank you all for guiding me throughout the year as I strove to be the best Miss Florida I could be. You all helped me look and feel my best.

Mr. Keith, thank you for always being in my court. The memories we shared this year will always be in my heart. In preparation for Miss America, you gave me the greatest gift the strength and peace of mind that I was 100% myself, with the guidance of Forever Miss Florida's like Allison Kreiger Walsh. To our Miss Florida Board of Directors - Dana, Michelle, Norma, Mary, Sandy, Kris - Thank you for your passion for

Miss Florida's

Farewell helping young girls realize their dreams, and for empowering them to seek a brighter future. Miss Janice, thank you for moving mountains during my whirlwind year. I will aways treasure your kindness, hard work, and friendship.

To those who reached out to me in love and support, I appreciate your kindness and encouragement more than you know. I will never forget who made me feel that I was not on this journey alone. You know who you are!

Though I am writing this letter to express my thanks to whose who have impacted me so personally, throughout my year as Miss Florida, I quickly realized that this title was not about me. It was, as it should be, a tool that God may use to spread light and love. I will always honor the twelve months I spent representing the state which made me who I am.

With love and gratitude, I am thrilled to crown our next Miss Florida so that another young woman can leave a lasting legacy on our community and be empowered by serving others. xoxo, Taylor Isaiah 43:2

Jessica Sales Florida's Outstanding Teen 2018

My Year as

Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen

My Year as

Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Titleholders

Kai Zaragoza

Broward County's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Music Education for All Children Talent: Violin

Julia Haley

Florida East Coast's Outstanding Teen

Platform: CARE: Cancer, Awareness, Relief & Education Talent: Vocal - I Could Have Danced All Night

Jaiden Lagarino

City Beautiful's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Cinderella's Closet Talent: Dance - The Devil Went Down to Georgia

Madison Flowers

Florida Everglades' Outstanding Teen

Platform: The Importance of Teens Volunteering Talent: Dance - Model Behavior

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Titleholders

Mandy Birren

Florida Gator's Outstanding Teen

Platform: S. A. F. E. - Human Trafficking Awareness Talent: Vocal - Cry Me A River

Zoe McClure

Fort Lauderdale's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Give Kids The World Talent: Dance - Awake My Soul

Sarah Eckhardt

Florida Sunshine's Outstanding Teen

Platform: People Prioritizing People Talent: Vocal - Thank you for the music

Olivia Foster

Gainesville's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Leading the Fight for babies through March of Dimes Talent: Vocal - A Million Dreams

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Titleholders

Rebecca Lopez

Gold Coast's Outstanding Teen

Platform: School Safety Talent: Poetry/Monolgue

Kierra Hilts

Lakeland's Outstanding Teen

Platform: We CAN - No Kill by Chipping, Adopting, Neuter/Spaying Talent: Dance - The Business of Love

Elizabeth Stoeber

Jacksonville's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Hope of Underprividged Children Talent: Piano - It's A Small World

Mary Kathryn France

Largo's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Early Childhood Literacy Talent: Vocal - Almost There

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Titleholders

MacKenzie Brewer

Manatee River's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Life Chronically - bringing awareness to invisible illnesses Talent: Baton Twirling - Dancing Queen

Logan Branstetter

Naples' Outstanding Teen

Platform: Wacky Wednesday Project Talent: Vocal - Time to Say Good Bye

Madeline Boehm

Manatee's Outstanding Teen

Platform: No Drugs - No Problems Talent: Vocal - Honey Bun

Brooke Spreitzer

North Florida's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Raising awareness to the Foster Closet Talent: Dance - Cuz I'm a Lady

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Titleholders

Paris Richardson

Northeast Florida's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Paris's Pals Talent: Dance - Jump

Hannah Adams

Orlando's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Finding a cure for pediatric cancer Talent: Dance - We Will Rock You/Bohemian Rhapsody/Another One Bites The Dust

Ruby Tilghman

Northwest Florida's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Many Mini Musicians - A Song in Every Child's Heart Talent: Vocal - Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Kayley Klatt

Pinellas County's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Ronald McDonald House Charities Talent: Vocal - How Far I'll Go

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Titleholders

Jasmine Hurt

Ponte Vedra's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Positively Impacting Diversity & Inclusion through Performing Arts

Talent: Vocal - And I Am Not Telling You

Alexis Palacios

St. Petersburg's Outstanding Teen

Platform: Supporting one another while a parent is battling breast cancer Talent: Dance - Dive into the Pool

Alexa Machols

St. Johns Outstanding Teen

Platform: Ronald McDonald House Talent: Dance - Greatest Show

Macy Brockelbank

South Florida's Outstanding Teen

Platform: The "Write" to Express Talent: Baton Twirling - Orange Colored Sky

Florida's Outstanding Teen Contestants

Group A Contestant Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Title

Contestant

Talent

Pinellas County's Outstanding Teen Largo's Outstanding Teen Manatee's Outstanding Teen Gainesville's Outstanding Teen Florida East Coast's Outstanding Teen South Florida's Outstanding Teen Florida Gator's Outstanding Teen Saint Johns Outstanding Teen Florida Everglades' Outstanding Teen North Florida's Outstanding Teen Saint Petersburg's Outstanding Teen Naples' Outstanding Teen

Kayley Klatt

Vocal - How Far I'll Go

Mary Kathryn France Vocal - Almost There Madeline Boehm

Vocal - Honey Bun

Olivia Foster

Vocal - A Million Dreams

Julia Haley

Vocal - I Could have Danced All Night

Macy Brockelbank

Baton - Orange Colored Sky

Mandy Birren

Vocal - Cry Me A River

Alexa Machols

Dance - Greatest Show

Madison Flowers

Dance - Model Behavior

Brooke Spreitzer

Dance - Cuz I'm a Lady

Alexis Palacios

Dance - Dive into the Pool

Logan Branstetter

Vocal - Time to Say Good Bye

Thursday - Interview Friday 1st Preliminary - Fitness, Evening Wear & On-Stage Question Friday 2nd Preliminary - Talent

Florida's Outstanding Teen Contestants

Group B

Contestant Number 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Title

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Talent

Ponte Vedra's Outstanding Teen Northwest Florida's Outstanding Teen City Beautiful's Outstanding Teen Northeast Florida's Outstanding Teen Gold Coast's Outstanding Teen Orlando's Outstanding Teen

Jasmine Hurt

Vocal - And I am not Telling You

Ruby Tilghman

Vocal - Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Jaiden Lagarino

Dance - The Devil Went Down to Georgia

Paris Richardson

Dance - Jump

Rebecca Lopez

Poetry/Monolgue

Hannah Adams

Dance - We Will Rock You/Bohemian Rhapsody/Another One Bites The Dust

Florida Sunshine's Outstanding Teen Fort Lauderdale's Outstanding Teen Manatee River's Outstanding Teen Lakeland's Outstanding Teen Broward County's Outstanding Teen Jacksonville's Outstanding Teen

Sarah Eckhardt

Vocal - Thank you for the music

Zoe McClure

Dance - Awake My Soul

MacKenzie Brewer

Baton - Dancing Queen

Kierra Hilts

Dance - The Business of Love

Kai Zaragoza

Violin

Elizabeth Stoeber

Piano - It's A Small World

Thursday - Interview Friday 1st Preliminary - Talent Friday 2nd Preliminary - Fitness, Evening Wear & On-Stage Question

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Judges Elizabeth Fechtel Yawman Elizabeth Fechtel Yawman won Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen prior to becoming Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012. As a high school senior she traveled to nineteen states, performed for and spoke to over 100 million people, and collectively obtained over $38,000 in scholarships.

In 2016, Elizabeth graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Political Science and a Minor in Mass Communication. She held multiple leadership roles during her academic career including Florida Blue Key and was first runner-up to Miss Florida as Miss UF in 2014. She represented the university at the White House's Summit on the United State of Women and is a member of Leadership Florida's College Class of XVII. Elizabeth was one of twenty-five students inducted to the UF Hall of Fame in 2017.

Elizabeth began her professional career in marketing at the corporate headquarters of Raymond James Financial. She later joined Florida Capital Bank in Orlando, Florida, in 2018 as a commercial banker for small to mid-sized businesses and is actively engaged with regional economic development initiatives. She developed a niche for helping young adults with entry level resumes, applications, and interviews and enjoys consulting high school and college students part-time.

Elizabeth is an advocate for financial literacy within her community through Junior Achievement, is on the board of the Central Florida Gator Club, and is a member of the Central Florida Political Leadership Institute. She is recently married to her husband, Daniel, and enjoys scuba diving, traveling and exploring Florida with him on her time off.

Andrea Pitts Andrea Pitts is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, GA - an affiliate of HCA Healthcare. She is a graduate of HCA TriStar’s Leadership Academy. Andrea completed her BA at Berry College and her Master’s Degree at Georgia State University. While at Berry, Andrea was a member of the Forensics Union and received numerous regional and national public speaking awards. Andrea continues to be active with public speaking competitions. She served as a judge for an NFA national collegiate tournament as well as a judge for Georgia High School Association State Literary Competitions in Extemporaneous Speaking.

Andrea is an active community volunteer in Northwest Georgia, including serving as a liaison for the Heart of the Community Foundation Board of Governors. She and her husband are host committee sponsors for Northwest Georgia’s largest animal welfare fundraising event: Rome for the Rescues. An active member of the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce, Andrea is both a graduate of Leadership Rome and a former Coordinator for the Leadership Rome program. She also serves as a member of the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs committee and is a frequent delegate with the annual Rome Floyd Chamber Day at the Capitol. Andrea serves as the Executive Director of the Miss Rome Competition and has judged preliminaries throughout Georgia and Alabama. Andrea serves as an official escort to Miss Georgia for her appearances in Northwest Georgia Andrea is also proud to have served on the local Judges’ panel for THREE young women who went on to be crowned Miss Georgia. Two of those women also went on to be Top 10 at Miss America. In her spare time, you will find Andrea and her family enjoying the three rivers and many hiking trails in Rome. Speaking of family, Andrea and her husband Tim (a history professor at the University of West Georgia) reside in Rome with their three rescue fur-babies (dogs).

Sydney Keister Phelps Sydney Keister Phelps is currently the owner and director of Ballet Arts Centre, one of Jacksonville, Florida's premiere dance studios that has been educating dancers for over 50 years. She is currently on faculty with LaVilla Middle School of the Arts, as well as Douglas Anderson High School of the Arts. Sydney graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University, where she was a member of FSU’s Dance Repertory Theatre and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Following graduation, she became the director of dance at Lake Forest Elementary. Sydney has choreographed and danced professionally with both Jacksonville Dance Theatre and Braided Light Dance Project.

In 2004, she began competing in the Miss America system and won many local titles along the way. In 2013, she competed for the final time representing Jacksonville at Miss Florida, where she finished in the 4th runner up and the swimsuit preliminary winner. As a teen, she was crowned the second Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen 2006 and won the talent award at that year’s competition. She attributes the Miss America Organization to the character development that has helped shape her into the woman she is today.

Last year, Sydney married her best friend, Corey Phelps in Playa del Secreto, Mexico. He is a commercial pilot for PSA. The two of them have enjoyed the last year of newly wed life, traveling the world and renovating their first home. She is thrilled to be in Lakeland this week and looks forward to being an integral part of selecting the next Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen.

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Judges Piper Mislovic

Piper Mislovic grew up in Ohio where she graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in education. After college, she was a flight attendant for American Airlines and then retired from teaching after 31 years. Piper is married to Peter Mislovic, an attorney, and has two grown children and two grandchildren. They have been residents of Lakeland, FL, for 38 years. Currently she works part-time for the YMCA of West Central Florida processing financial aid applications.

She also is a member of the Masters Flamingos Synchronized Swim Team, which is supported by the YMCA, and has competed nationally in this sport. At Florida Southern College, Piper volunteers as the chapter advisor for Delta Delta Delta sorority. She helped with the founding of this chapter.

Emily Colon Emily Colón joined the City of Lakeland as Assistant City Manager on April 1, 2019. Emily was most recently the Program Administrator for the Internal Services Branch Departments for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners. Additionally in Pasco County she served as their Interim Purchasing Director, Budget Manager, Acting Administrative Services Manager for Fleet Management, and Budget Analyst.

Prior to working for Pasco County, Emily gained experience at the local, state, and federal levels working as a Florida Gubernatorial Fellow, in Constituent Services for a U.S. Senator, and in a City Manager’s office.

Emily is originally from Maple Grove, Minnesota and came to Florida to play collegiate volleyball. She earned her Associates degree (AA) from Manatee Community College (now State College of Florida) and holds a Bachelors degree (BA) in International Business and Masters of Public Administration (MPA), both from the University of South Florida.

Emily and her husband, Rick, have two young girls and recently moved to Lakeland. She serves on the Fiscal and Administrative Policy Committee for the Florida City/County Management Association (FCCMA) and is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Emily also serves on the Suncoast Chapter Council for the American Society of Public Administration (ASPA), is a certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt, an Examiner for the Florida Sterling Council, and an adjunct professor for the University of South Florida’s School of Public Affairs.

Chloe Lupo Chloe Lupo is on the label and management team at sixstepsrecords under Capitol Records in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2016, she relocated from Tampa to Atlanta to begin managing social media, marketing, and tour logistics for the label. She is no stranger to the Miss Florida Organization. In 2008, she began competing in the Miss America organization on a dare, and won her first local pageant. After recognizing the platform of Miss America, Chloe fell in love with the organization and placed Top Five 4 years in a row, and won the first ever Quality of Life Award. She also earned nearly $30,000 in scholarship money while competing. Chloe also placed top 10 at the National Sweetheart Pageant as Miss Florida’s Sweetheart.

She graduated from the University of South Florida, with her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations. Chloe currently serves at Passion City Church, on the College Leadership Team, and the Worship Team. She also helps put on the largest gathering of 18-25 year olds across the globe every January for 60,000+ students, Passion Conference.

After 4 years, Chloe is ecstatic to be back with her Miss Florida Family!

With our appreciation...

Thank you Charles Brinton and Benjamin Fairchild for donating their time and talents to serve as the official auditors for the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant, Inc.

Charles H. Brinton, Jr. Auditor

Benjamin M. Fairchild Auditor

Thank you to our Judges' Committee for their service in this year's competition.

Michelle Topping

Michael Nutter

Angela Murphy

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Titleholders L Ashton Kunkle 2004

Sierra Minott 2005

Sydney Keister 2006

Alexandra Milbrath 2007

Courtney Sexton 2008

Myrrhanda Jones 2009

MaryKatherine Fechtel 2010

Elizabeth Fechtel 2011

Rachel Strever 2011

Jennifer Stehlin 2012

Leah Sykes 2013

Leah Roddenberry 2013

Michaela McClean 2014

Leah Roddenberry 2015

Anjelica Jones 2016

Reece Weaver 2017

Jessica Sales 2018

2nd Runner Up MAOT

Miss America's Outstanding Teen

Top 9 & Overall Dance Award

3rd Runner Up MAOT

Semi Finalist & Overall Dance Award

Miss America's Outstanding Teen

Top 10 MAOT

Top 10 MAOT

3rd Runner-up & Overall Dance Award

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Awards Official State Crown & Crown Box - Ann Marie Griffin, in Memory of her Mother, Mary K. Cypher

State Sash - Regalia Magnificent Apparel, in Memory of Eleanor Lang Trophy and Floral Arrangement – MFSP, Inc. Entry Fee to National Pageant – MFSP, Inc. Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen - Official Gown Sponsor Regalia Magnificent Apparel Gift Certificate - $3,000.00 - Competition Evening Gown Gift Certificate - $1,500.00 - Jovani/Sherri Hill Cocktail Dress Holiday Parade Gown - $600 Stetson University - 4 year in kind scholarship valued at $190,000 Florida Southern College - 4 year in kind scholarship valued at $150,000 Gift Certificate – $2,000.00 - (including alterations on wardrobe provided by Ann Marie’s) Ann Marie Griffin, Ann Marie’s Boutique Complimentary Make-up Session – Tiffany J Image Consultant & Stylist 2019 Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen Titleholders received: Rhinestone Earrings for Opening Number from Regalia Magnificent Apparel Jovani Opening Number Dress co-sponsored by Regalia Magnificent Apparel T-Shirts compliments of MFSP Tote Bags compliments of Advanced Recovery Systems Thank You to La Voyce Porter & Ann Marie Griffin for sponsoring the Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen Arrival Luncheon and special gifts.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen 2019 - $1,000.00 - sponsored by MFSP, Inc. First Runner-up - $600.00 - MFSP Second Runner-up - $500.00 - AGAPE Leaders Third Runner-up - $400.00 MFSP Fourth Runner-up - $300.00 MFSP Sixth-Tenth Runner-up - $500 MFSP Interview Award – (2) $100.00 - sponsored by AGAPE Leaders Fitness Award – (2) - $100.00 sponsored by Keith Williams Evening Wear (2) - $100.00 - sponsored by John & Amber Duke Talent Award (2) - $200.00 – Sponsored by Regalia Magnificent Apparel Scholastic Achievement Award - $100.00 – sponsored by Tom & Michelle Topping, in honor of Janelle Nikolai Community Service Award - $100.00 – sponsored by Tom & Michelle Topping, in honor of Ellen Topping Teens in Action - $300 - sponsored by AGAPE Leaders Personal Brand Challenge - $500 - sponsored by Brian & Allison Walsh

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Sunshine Princess & Prince

Madelyn Chase Broward County OT

Kenley McKenna City Beautiful OT

Kady McKenna Florida Gator OT

Lily Kolb Florida Gator OT

Allison Besaw Fort Lauderdale OT

Adaline Anderson Gainesville OT

Bethany Redman Jacksonville OT

Madalyn Swanson Jacksonville OT

Adalyn Bare Lakeland OT

Avalon Schwoyer Lakeland OT

Chelsey Reinhold Lakeland OT

Ciara Smith Lakeland OT

Florida's Outstanding Teen

Sunshine Princess & Prince

Shae McWilliams Lakeland OT

Amara Dreyer Largo OT

Avary Hollingsworth Largo OT

Grace Hollingsworth Largo OT

Arionna Cannon-Waiters Manatee OT

Jaden Lipsey Manatee OT

Zion LeBoff Manatee River OT

Isabella Dickens North Florida OT

Blake Adams Orlando OT

Madison Walsh Orlando OT

Francesca Ryan Pinellas County OT

Ashlyn Palacios St. Petersburg OT

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Farewell From the moment they called my name as Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen 2018, my life was forever changed. It’s easy for me to say that this year has been a dream come true.

I am so grateful to this organization for providing me with the most amazing memories, experiences, and opportunities that I could not find anywhere else. I was honored to place in the top twelve at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, and win the overall dancer award. I gained lifelong best friends, who are a little crazy, (Macy, Morgan, Ashlyn, Gracie, Amelia), but are a true light in my life.

Throughout my year, I have had the opportunity to expand my platform, Restore Our Shores, meet the most adorable kids in Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, travel around the state of Florida, ride in parades, attend school events, and share my story with so many young kids. I’m extremely grateful for the Miss America and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organization for making my dreams come true. None of it would be possible without the selfless volunteers who pour their hearts into the organization, and more importantly the contestants. The Miss Florida board has been nothing less than amazing. Through a bumpy year, you guys have been my rock. Your constant love and support never failed to put a smile on my face and always pushed me to be the best representative of Florida possible. I will never forget my year as Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen, and I’m truly blessed to have been a part of this family.

Momma: Wow, we have came along way from little mall beauty pageants. NONE of this would be even close to being possible without your constant love and support. I am so thankful to have such an amazing mom, role model, and more importantly, best friend. I love you!

Brian: Thank you for supporting me this year. I know you knew very little about pageants, but you were always open to learn, and that means so much to me! You’ve been an awesome pageant dad. Thank you for having Brownstone Hospitality sponsor my trip to Miss America and my gas all year. Love you!

Keith, and the entire Miss Florida Board: You guys are awesome! You never fail to keep a smile on my face, and my stomach full. I’m so thankful to have such wonderful people in my life. Thank you for volunteering your time to put up with Taylor and I!!

Mr. David and Mr. Carry: Thank you for letting me get the black gown!! You guys have been so awesome this year. It seems like every time I see you, you’re showering me with more presents. I’m so grateful for your generous sponsorship, but also your friendship.

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Farewell Ms. Ann Marie: Thank you for dressing me in the cutest clothes all year. Your boutique is absolutely amazing, just like its owner ;) I’m so grateful for your bible verses throughout MAOTeen week, your support, love, and friendship.

Mr. Chris: My hair stays looking amazing thanks to you! You have been the best this year, from giving me hair products, to cutting a little more off than mom wanted! So grateful for you and your sponsorship to the Miss Florida Organization.

Taylor (MY Miss America): You have been such a light in my life this year. Thank you for all the laughs we’ve shared. You are everything the Miss America Organization embodies, and it was a true honor to watch you rock the Miss America stage! Much love and best wishes to you up North.

Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen 2019: Get ready! You are about to have the year of a lifetime. Embrace every single second and take nothing for granted. I’m so proud of you and this accomplishment, and please know that I will be here every step of the way!

To God: You are so faithful. None of this would be possible without your unending grace and undying love. Thank you for watching over me this year and making this one of the best and most memorable years of my life. You are mine and I am yours!

This year has been so amazing. Each and every person I have encountered this year has left a mark on my heart, and has been a light in my life. I’m honored to have represented Florida this year. Best of luck to the next girl. I want to leave with this verse from Proverbs “ Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. ” Miss Florida stage, I’ll see you in a couple of years.

With love, Jessica Sales Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen 2018

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